arugula-and-pear-salad-with-mascarpone-and-toasted-walnuts-107798.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Heat oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then toast nuts, stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer nuts with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, then sprinkle with salt to taste. Pour oil into a heatproof measuring cup.",
        "Stir half of warm toasted walnuts into mascarpone along with 1/8 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.",
        "Add oil in a slow stream to 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice in a bowl, whisking, then whisk in remaining 1/8 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Cool dressing.",
        "Halve pear lengthwise and remove core (preferably with a melon-ball cutter), then cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange slices on 4 plates, to one side, and drizzle with remaining 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice.",
        "Toss arugula with enough dressing to coat and mound alongside pear. Spoon a dollop of mascarpone mixture onto each plate between salad and pear, then sprinkle salads with remaining toasted walnuts."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil",
        "3/4 cup walnuts (3 oz), coarsely chopped",
        "3/4 cup mascarpone cheese (6 oz)",
        "1/4 teaspoon salt",
        "1/4 teaspoon black pepper",
        "2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice",
        "1 firm-ripe Bartlett pear",
        "1/2 lb arugula, coarse stems discarded"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "www.epicurious.com",
    "tags": [
        "Salad",
        "Appetizer",
        "Vegetarian",
        "Quick & Easy",
        "Pear",
        "Walnut",
        "Arugula",
        "Spring",
        "Gourmet"
    ],
    "title": "Arugula and Pear Salad with Mascarpone and Toasted Walnuts",
    "url": "http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/arugula-and-pear-salad-with-mascarpone-and-toasted-walnuts-107798"
}